Demystifying Disability

By Emily Ladau,

Book cover of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

Book description

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place
 
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1 author picked Demystifying Disability as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Written with clear down-to-earth language, disability advocate Emily Ladau had written a guide that could revolutionize the way that people think about disability and how to interact with people who have disabilities. Because our society has kept people with disabilities separate for so long, this kind of book is essential in leading us towards inclusion.

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